Environment of Care Director

Environment of Care Director | Safe Harbor Recovery Center | Portsmouth, Virginia

About the Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Director of Environment of Care is responsible for the overall maintenance and compliance of the buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment of the facility. Areas of responsibility may include two or more of the following functional areas: safety, security, maintenance, facilities, materials management, and housekeeping. Serves as the organization’s emergency management and safety officer. Supervises and coordinates activities of the department staff.

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the overall facility maintenance of the facility and ensures that all life safety and environment of care standards are maintained in relation to OSHA, OHFLAC, TJC, state and local fire marshal, health departments and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Oversees general building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs and electrical work. Ensures that maintenance projects are completed timely, safely, and within budget and that the highest cleaning and safety standards are maintained in all company owned and leased properties.
• Performs regular environment of care inspections to identify maintenance repair needs, safety concerns, and compliance issues. Maintains facility safety records.
• Ensures preventative maintenance and documentation are completed on all equipment and systems including company owned vehicles, housekeeping equipment (washers, dryers, vacuum cleaners etc.), water systems, emergency electrical systems, sewage systems, primary electrical systems, telephone systems, fire alarm systems and heating and cooling systems.
• Leads a team of highly engaged members thru hiring, orienting, performance assessment and management, motivating, training, scheduling, and coaching to meet department goals and ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of buildings and grounds in all seasons. Must be available for snow removal and transporting staff using company vehicle during inclement weather.
• Ensures that all staff actively participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills and annual fire safety training.
• Determines need for equipment, materials, supplies, etc., orders and maintains inventories.
• Coordinates and supervises all necessary regulatory inspections of facilities with outside agencies.
• Inspects completed work assignments performed by internal and external works to ensure all standards are met and that the facility is in a sanitary, attractive, safe, orderly condition.
• Plans and monitors maintenance budget and works to decrease costs while maintaining quality services.
• Leads in all internal and external emergency management programs. Responds to facility fire and disaster situations immediately and assists per emergency plans.
• Manages outside service vendors/contractors and coordinates all work with external contractors as required.
• Ensures that the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) database is up to date at all times.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or technical field or two or more years college level construction trade education preferred.
• At least five years’ experience in maintenance or facility operations required; health care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of standard and safe maintenance practices, procedures, and tools in the general building/maintenance trades.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certification or licensure in trade such as electrical, plumbing or HVAC, etc. preferred
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification will be a plus.
• Valid state driver's license (if required by state and facility).
• CPR certification and de-escalation training may be required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Three or more years’ construction/maintenance supervisory/management experience required.

Why Safe Harbor Recovery Center?Safe Harbor Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Safe Harbor Recovery Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.